Which of the Following Promises in Consideration of Marriage Would

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following promises in consideration of marriage would be outside the statute of frauds?

• A) In consideration of Joan's promising to marry him, Dwight promises to pay her an allowance and to give her all of his property upon his death.
• B) John and Mary mutually agree that their marriage shall not affect the existing property rights of the other.
• C) John and Joan mutually promise to marry each other in a formal ceremony on June 23.
• D) Joan promises to release a money judgment against Steven in consideration of his marrying her.

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Johnson's Farm

A placeholder name that could refer to any farm owned by a person or family with the surname Johnson, without specific context or details.

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Sheep Shorn

The process of removing the wool from sheep, typically done annually to keep the sheep healthy and comfortable.

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